An Post Postal Rates Guide - February 2025 PDF

Guide to postal rates Effective from 27th February 2025 Guide to postal rates Effective from 25th March 2021 Postal Rates Quick Price Guide Sending a Letter Location Sending a letter anywhere in Ireland €1.65 or ‘N’ Stamp Sending a letter in Ireland using...

Guide to postal rates Effective from 27th February 2025 Guide to postal rates Effective from 25th March 2021 Postal Rates Quick Price Guide Sending a Letter Location Sending a letter anywhere in Ireland €1.65 or ‘N’ Stamp Sending a letter in Ireland using a Digital Stamp €2.22 Roll of 100 National Stamps €160 - €1.60 for each stamp Advantage Card National 300 Stamp Pack €465 - €1.55 for each stamp Sending a letter anywhere in the world €2.65 or ‘W’ Stamp Sending a Packet Location Price starting from Or use one of our 100g Packet 1kg gift bags Ireland €4.00 €6.00 United Kingdom/France/Germany €7.80 €12.50 Spain/Poland/Italy €8.40 €16.00 USA/Canada €12.50 €25.00 New Zealand/Australia €14.00 €33.00 Sending a Parcel Location Sending a parcel Or use one of our up to 2kg 2kg gift boxes Ireland From €9.00 €9.00 United Kingdom/France/Germany From €21.00 €13.00 Spain/Poland/Italy From €30.00 €15.50 USA/Canada From €48.00 €31.00 New Zealand/Australia From €57.00 €43.00 All prices are available on pages 4-6 For a full list of countries in each zone visit anpost.com/postalrates For more information on post mail sizes, see page 3 Welcome to our guide to postal rates At An Post, our aim is to make posting your letters, large envelopes, packets and parcels as easy as possible for you. With this in mind, we offer you four distinct services: Standard Post, Express Post, Registered Post and International Courier Post, depending on your requirements. Getting your mail from A to B is easy. You decide. We deliver. Need to know more? Universal Services (USO) This is a guide to postal rates only. Universal Services are specified in For more details on any of our the Communications Regulation services call into your local Post (Universal Postal Service) Regulations Office or visit anpost.com 2012-2018 and identified as ‘USO’ in this publication. See anpost.com for the terms and conditions for these services. 1  Contents Calculating Postage 2 Calculating Postage Postal rates are calculated by reference 3 Post Mail Sizes to the weight, shape, size and 4 How much will it cost? destination of the item you are Standard Post posting. Postal items are categorised Registered Post into 4 distinct types: Letter/Postcard, Express Post Large Envelope, Packet and Parcel. International Courier Post 7 Post Passport The rates in this booklet reflect this. To calculate how much it will cost to 7 Redirection Service post your item, refer to the guide on 7 Mailminder Service page 3 to determine its rate category 7 Additional Insurance Services and then consult the appropriate rates schedule. 8 Click & Post The inclusion of both weight and 8 Digital Stamps shape in determining postal rates 8 Business Response Services means that An Post rates reflect the 8 Advantage Card costs involved in processing and delivering items of different sizes and 9 Gift Packaging shapes. If you have any questions 9 Sending Books Abroad about our rates or services, please 9 Articles for the Blind pick up the relevant brochure at your local Post Office or visit anpost.com 9 Other Services 10 Discount Services 10 Further Information 2 Post Mail Sizes Dimensions Letter/Postcard No larger than C5 (holds an A4 sheet of standard Minimum Size: Maximum Size: paper folded), weighing no more than 100g. Heavier or larger items may be classed as a large Depth: 0.18mm Depth: 5mm* envelope, packet or parcel. The minimum sized envelope that can be used is 90mm x 140mm Width: Width: (W x L). Any item below this size needs to be inserted 90mm 162mm into an envelope of at least these dimensions to meet regulations. Failure to do so may result in Length: 140mm Length: the item being charged at a parcel rate. 235mm *PostAim Mail: Maximum depth is 7mm Large Envelope Minimum Size: Maximum Size: The Large Envelope rate of postage caters for Depth: 0.18mm Depth: 25mm flat items, such as an A4 sheet of standard paper, Width: 300mm no larger than the maximum dimensions shown Width: and weighing no more than 500g. Heavier or 90mm larger items may be classed as a packet or parcel. Length: 140mm Length: 400mm Packet Minimum Size: Weighing no more than 2kg and within the dimensions shown. Heavier or larger items mm 70 will be classed as a parcel. th: id W Maximum Dimensions: Depth: Tube – Length plus twice the diameter, 25mm no greater than 1,040mm – no one dimension exceeding 900mm. Length: 100mm Other – Length plus width plus depth, no more than 900mm with no dimension exceeding 600mm. Parcel Maximum dimensions: Weighing no more than 20kg and within the Length: dimensions shown. Large items with a light 1.5 metres Girth Depth overall weight will be charged according to their Length + Girth: h dimensional weight due to the cost of transporting 3 metres n gt light but sizeable items. Calculate the dimensional Le weight and compare this to its physical weight. To calculate Girth: Width The greater weight of the two is used to work 2 x (Depth + Width) out the price. Calculate the dimensional weight: (L x W x D) L = Length in centimetres 6,000 W = Width in centimetres D = Depth in centimetres 3  How much will it cost? For a full list of countries in each zone, visit anpost.com/postalrates Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 1 - Ireland and Northern Ireland Standard (USO) Registered (USO) Express Weight Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/large Packet Parcel not over postcard envelope postcard envelope envelope 100g €1.65 €2.95 €4.00 €9.00 €9.50 €9.50 €9.50 €13.00 €10.00 €10.00 €12.00 250g * €2.95 €5.10 €9.00 * €9.50 €9.50 €13.00 €10.00 €10.00 €12.00 500g * €2.95 €6.60 €9.00 * €9.50 €9.50 €13.00 €10.00 €10.00 €12.00 1kg * * €9.00 €9.00 * * €13.00 €13.00 * €12.00 €12.00 1.5kg * * €9.00 €9.00 * * €13.00 €13.00 * €12.00 €12.00 2kg * * €9.00 €9.00 * * €13.00 €13.00 * €12.00 €12.00 2.5kg * * * €11.00 * * * €15.00 * * €14.00 3kg * * * €11.00 * * * €15.00 * * €14.00 3.5kg * * * €11.00 * * * €15.00 * * €14.00 4kg * * * €11.00 * * * €15.00 * * €14.00 4.5kg * * * €11.00 * * * €15.00 * * €14.00 5kg * * * €11.00 * * * €15.00 * * €14.00 10kg * * * €13.00 * * * €17.00 * * €16.00 15kg * * * €13.00 * * * €17.00 * * €16.00 20kg * * * €16.00 * * * €20.00 * * €19.00 Ceadúnas/meter discount applicable €0.10 €0.10 €0.10 up to 2kg† Express post with Signature Express rate and Insurance (ROI only) plus €2.00 † Meter and Ceadúnas discounts are applied to the Standard Post rate for Letters/Postcards, Large Envelopes and Packets above. * This weight exceeds the current category and automatically moves to a higher category. ‡ Domestic and International Parcels up to 10kg are covered by the USO. 4 Zone 2 Int Int Standard (USO) Registered (USO) Express Courier Courier (UK)# (EU) 1 # Weight Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/ Letter/large Letter/large not over postcard envelope postcard envelope large envelope/ envelope/ envelope/ packet/ packet/ packet parcel parcel 100g €2.65 €4.20 €7.80 €21.00 €9.70 €11.20 €12.80 €26.00 €13.50 €41.00 €46.00 250g * €5.70 €8.80 €21.00 * €12.70 €13.80 €26.00 €14.50 €41.00 €46.00 500g * €7.30 €9.90 €21.00 * €14.30 €14.90 €26.00 €15.50 €41.00 €46.00 1kg * * €13.00 €21.00 * * €18.00 €26.00 €19.00 €42.50 €62.50 1.5kg * * €15.60 €21.00 * * €20.60 €26.00 €22.00 €45.00 €66.50 2kg * * €15.60 €21.00 * * €20.60 €26.00 €22.00 €47.50 €70.50 2.5kg * * * €23.00 * * * €28.00 ∆ €50.00 €74.50 3kg * * * €23.00 * * * €28.00 ∆ €52.50 €78.50 3.5kg * * * €23.00 * * * €28.00 ∆ €55.00 €82.50 4kg * * * €23.00 * * * €28.00 ∆ €57.50 €86.50 4.5kg * * * €23.00 * * * €28.00 ∆ €60.00 €90.50 5kg * * * €23.00 * * * €28.00 ∆ €62.50 €94.50 10kg * * * €25.00 * * * €30.00 ∆ # # 15kg * * * €27.00 * * * €32.00 ∆ # # 20kg * * * €30.00 * * * €35.00 ∆ # # Each additional ∆ * * * * * * * * €2.75 €6.50 1kg max 20kg * This weight exceeds the current category and automatically moves to a higher category. ∆ This weight exceeds the current category size, see International Courier. # International Courier Service, in conjunction with DHL, is available from selected Post Offices. See anpost.com/internationalcourier for more details. ‡ Domestic and International Parcels up to 10kg are covered by the USO. 1 VAT @ the Standard Rate is included on International Courier rates to the EU. Zone 3 Int Int Standard (USO) Registered (USO) Express◊ Courier Courier (EU) 1 # (Non EU) # Weight Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/ Letter/large Letter/large not over postcard envelope postcard envelope large envelope/ envelope/ envelope/ packet/ packet/ packet parcel parcel 100g €2.65 €4.20 €8.40 €30.00 €9.70 €11.20 €13.40 €35.00 €14.00 €46.00 €51.00 250g * €5.70 €9.40 €30.00 * €12.70 €14.40 €35.00 €15.00 €46.00 €51.00 500g * €7.30 €11.50 €30.00 * €14.30 €16.50 €35.00 €17.00 €46.00 €51.00 1kg * * €15.00 €30.00 * * €20.00 €35.00 €20.50 €62.50 €66.00 1.5kg * * €18.00 €30.00 * * €23.00 €35.00 €23.50 €66.50 €70.50 2kg * * €18.00 €30.00 * * €23.00 €35.00 €23.50 €70.50 €75.00 2.5kg * * * €45.00 * * * €50.00 ∆ €74.50 €79.50 3kg * * * €45.00 * * * €50.00 ∆ €78.50 €84.00 3.5kg * * * €45.00 * * * €50.00 ∆ €82.50 €88.50 4kg * * * €45.00 * * * €50.00 ∆ €86.50 €93.00 4.5kg * * * €45.00 * * * €50.00 ∆ €90.50 €97.50 5kg * * * €45.00 * * * €50.00 ∆ €94.50 €102.00 10kg * * * €60.00 * * * €65.00 ∆ # # Each additional ∆ * * * €3.00 * * * €3.00 €9.00 €9.50 1kg max 20kg * This weight exceeds the current category and automatically moves to a higher category. ∆ This weight exceeds the current category size, see International Courier. # International Courier Service, in conjunction with DHL, is available from selected Post Offices. See anpost.com/internationalcourier for more details. ◊ Delivery to selected destinations only, please see anpost.com for more details or ask at your local Post Office. ‡ Domestic and International Parcels up to 10kg are covered by the USO. 5 1 VAT @ the Standard Rate is included on International Courier rates to the EU.  Zone 4 International Standard (USO) Registered (USO) Express◊ Courier# Weight Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/large Letter/large not over postcard envelope postcard envelope envelope/ envelope/ packet packet/ parcel 100g €2.65 €6.20 €12.50 €36.00 €9.70 €13.20 €19.50 €41.00 €17.00 €52.00 250g * €9.40 €13.50 €36.00 * €16.40 €20.50 €41.00 €17.00 €52.00 500g * €11.40 €16.50 €36.00 * €18.40 €23.50 €41.00 €17.00 €52.00 1kg * * €23.00 €40.00 * * €30.00 €45.00 €23.50 €67.00 1.5kg * * €28.00 €44.00 * * €35.00 €49.00 €29.50 €71.50 2kg * * €34.00 €48.00 * * €41.00 €53.00 €35.50 €76.00 2.5kg * * * €52.00 * * * €57.00 ∆ €80.50 3kg * * * €56.00 * * * €61.00 ∆ €85.00 3.5kg * * * €60.00 * * * €65.00 ∆ €89.50 4kg * * * €64.00 * * * €69.00 ∆ €94.00 4.5kg * * * €68.00 * * * €73.00 ∆ €98.50 5kg * * * €72.00 * * * €77.00 ∆ €103.00 Each additional * * * €10.00 * * * €10.00 ∆ €12.00 1kg max 20kg * This weight exceeds the current category and automatically moves to a higher category. ∆ This weight exceeds the current category size, see International Courier. # International Courier Service, in conjunction with DHL, is available from selected Post Offices. See anpost.com/internationalcourier for more details. ◊ Delivery to selected destinations only, please see anpost.com for more details or ask at your local Post Office. ‡ Domestic and International Parcels up to 10kg are covered by the USO. Zone 5 International Standard (USO) Registered (USO) Express◊ Courier# Weight Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/ Large Packet ‡ Parcel Letter/large Letter/large not over postcard envelope postcard envelope envelope/ envelope/ packet packet/ parcel 100g €2.65 €7.80 €14.00 €36.00 €9.70 €14.80 €21.00 €43.00 €18.00 €52.00 250g * €11.40 €18.50 €36.00 * €18.40 €25.50 €43.00 €20.50 €52.00 500g * €15.60 €23.50 €36.00 * €22.60 €30.50 €43.00 €25.00 €52.00 1kg * * €28.00 €41.00 * * €35.00 €48.00 €29.50 €67.00 1.5kg * * €37.00 €49.00 * * €44.00 €56.00 €38.50 €71.50 2kg * * €46.00 €57.00 * * €53.00 €64.00 €47.50 €76.00 2.5kg * * * €65.00 * * * €72.00 ∆ €82.00 3kg * * * €73.00 * * * €80.00 ∆ €90.00 3.5kg * * * €81.00 * * * €88.00 ∆ €98.00 4kg * * * €89.00 * * * €96.00 ∆ €106.00 4.5kg * * * €97.00 * * * €104.00 ∆ €114.00 5kg * * * €105.00 * * * €112.00 ∆ €122.00 Each additional * * * €15.00 * * * €15.00 ∆ €16.00 1kg max 10kg * This weight exceeds the current category and automatically moves to a higher category. ∆ This weight exceeds the current category size, see International Courier. # International Courier Service, in conjunction with DHL, is available from selected Post Offices. See anpost.com/internationalcourier for more details. ◊ Delivery to selected destinations only, please see anpost.com for more details or ask at your local Post Office. ‡ Domestic and International Parcels up to 10kg are covered by the USO. 6 Post Passport Skip the queues and get your passport delivered to your door.# Post Passport fees Single Application €10.50 Up to four family applications €17.50 Passport fees Standard 10 year Passport €80.00 5 year Passport (for ages up to 18 years) €30.00 Large Passport (66 page 10 year) €110.00 Large Passport (66 page for those under 18) €55.00 Redirection Service Are you moving home or just staying away for a while? Have your mail redirected to your new address.# USO Residential – Residential – Business – Business – Duration In Ireland Abroad In Ireland Abroad (fee per redirection) (fee per redirection) (fee per company name) (fee per company name) Up to 1 month €50.00 €65.00 €95.00 €130.00 Up to 3 months €110.00 €155.00 €220.00 €300.00 Up to 6 months €175.00 €240.00 €320.00 €440.00 Up to 12 months €220.00 €300.00 €440.00 €595.00 Mailminder Service We can hold on to your mail for you while you’re away and deliver it when you know you’ll be home.# USO Duration Per Address (Residential) Per Address (Business) Less than 4 weeks €14.00 €28.00 4 to 8 weeks €19.00 €38.00 8 to 12 weeks €24.00 €48.00 Additional Insurance Services Customers using the Registered Post service within the Republic of Ireland have the option to avail of additional insurance against loss or damage occurring to their item.# Compensation Limit Additional Fee €1,500 €4.50 €2,000 €5.50 For more detailed information on National and International compensation limits for insured items, please see anpost.com/registeredpost # Specific terms and conditions apply. Please pick up the relevant brochure at your local Post Office or visit anpost.com 7  Click & Post Need to send or return something? With Click & Post you can calculate, pay and print your own postage online. Simply attach the label to your item and drop it in-store to your local Post Office, PostPoint location or An Post parcel locker at your convenience. For returns, choose to have your item collected or drop it off at your nearest post office or other available drop-off location. Find out more at anpost.com/ClickandPost Digital Stamps Introducing New Digital Stamps by An Post. Buy a digital stamp in the An Post App. Write a unique 12 digit code on your mail item. Drop your mail in any postbox or post office. Get next working day delivery in Ireland (excl. N.I.) and a notification by email, sms or app after delivery. Find out more at anpost.com/digitalstamp Business Response Services An annual licence fee of €165.00 is applicable to this service.# USO Weight not over Letter/Postcard Large Envelope Packet Parcel ^ 100g €1.55 €2.85 €3.90 €9.00 250g * €2.85 €5.00 €9.00 500g * €2.85 €6.50 €9.00 1kg * * €8.90 €9.00 1.5kg * * €8.90 €9.00 2kg * * €8.90 €9.00 ^ For parcels over 2kg, please refer to Zone 1 Standard Parcel Rates. * This weight exceeds the current category and automatically moves to a higher category. Advantage Card As your expert business partner, Advantage Card gives you access to the tools your business needs, not just to grow but to thrive. Built to meet your needs, it gives you reduced rates when you buy selected products like stamps and parcel packs online or at your local post office. Apply today at the Post Office or find out more at anpost.com/AdvantageCard 8  Gift Packaging For an affordable and easy way to send your products, use our pre-paid bags and boxes to post your item anywhere in the Republic of Ireland from €6. Buy in store today or online at anpost.com/giftpackaging Sending Books Abroad (USO) Special rates are available for posting books to addresses outside of Ireland.# Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 3kg* €21.00 €21.00 €38.00 €55.00 4kg €23.00 €28.50 €46.00 €70.00 5kg €23.00 €34.00 €54.00 €85.00 # Specific terms and conditions apply. Please pick up the relevant brochure at your local Post Office or visit anpost.com * up to 2kg: Use standard packet rate based on weight and destination Articles for the Blind (USO) An Post also offers a special service whereby letters or packets which contain literature/articles for use by blind people are transmissible free of charge. These articles should be marked ‘Articles for the Blind’. Specific terms and conditions apply. Please visit anpost.com Other Services We also offer an additional range of postal and delivery services. Services Rate USO PO Box/Private Bag €399.00 Replacement Keys €70.00 Vanity PO Box €700.00 PO Box delivery €1,100.00 Distance fee per km (Collections & PO Box delivery) €1.00 Caller Service €325.00 PO Box forward (including delivery) €2,250.00 2 Customs Administration Fee €4.95/€10.00 AddressPal from the UK1* €10.00 AddressPal from the USA from1* €20.00 Click & Post returns from2 €4.95 An Post DeliveryBox €95.00 1 Specific terms and conditions apply. Additional fees will apply for oversized items. Please visit AddressPal.com for details. * Customs and customs clearance fees may apply. Please visit AddressPal.com for details. 2 Specific terms and conditions apply. Please visit anpost.com for details. 9 Discounts and incentives An Post offers a number of discounts and incentives to customers sending post in significant volumes. These are possible because of work-sharing arrangements which reduce costs for all concerned. Visit anpost.com/contactus for more information. For further information: Visit: Write to: Call into: anpost.com/contactus An Post your local post office Customer Services and ask for details. Call Customer Services: The EXO Building 01 705 7600 North Wall Quay Dublin 1, D01 W5Y2 E00183908